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Rothwell sign flugel star

Rothwell sign Sian Carradus on flugel — but not until after the Yorkshire areas.

Rothwell
 

The Rothwell Temperance Band has confirmed that they have completed the signing of flugel player Sian Carradus, who will be joining the band after the Yorkshire Area competition.

We wish John well in his new career. John wants to leave his card with the band and thanked everyone for a wonderful six years which included winning the Senior Cup and All England International MastersTim Sawyer

Replacement

The former Sellers flugel is playing for Timperley at the Lancashire Area on March 9th and will take over from current flugel player John Ward on March 10th who is leaving the band after six years to conduct the Milnrow Band.

Best wishes

Tim Sawyer told 4BR: "We wish John well in his new career. John wants to leave his card with the band and thanked everyone for a wonderful six years which included winning the Senior Cup and All England International Masters."

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